Brawn GP has been taken over by Mercedes. 2009 F1 World Champion Button has agreed to join Hamilton at McLaren-Mercedes. Norbert Haug has confirmed talks with Nick Heidfeld. McLaren will retain its engine supply deal with Mercedes-Benz. Timo Glock has signed as the first driver for Manor GP.
Renault to bring back the Gordini. The little blue bombshells with two white stripes are back! The famous “Gorde” was a symbol of French success that thrilled several generations of motorists who were thirsty for sporty sensations at the wheel of a fun car. The French blue, white stripes and radiator grill with its four […]
Tazio Nuvolari – Targa Florio 1932 Pen & ink and Prismacolor pencils on Strathmore Steel Gray archival stock, image 10″x 22″ © Paul Chenard 2009 For the 1932 Targa Florio, Tazio Nuvolari drove an Alfa Romeo 8C 2600 Monza, prepared for him by the Alfa Romeo racing team manager Enzo Ferrari. The diminutive Nuvolari wanted […]
Lewis of Arabia: Shining bright and dominating all three qualifying sessions at the new ultra-modern Yas Marina circuit, Lewis Hamilton captured pole position for the final F1 race of the season, the inaugural Etihad Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. This is McLaren driver’s fourth pole position in last seven races, and 17th in just three years […]
Arabian Nights: Grand finale for the 2009 Grand Prix season takes place this weekend at the new Yas Marina circuit in Abu Dhabi. The Tilke-designed facility will accommodate 50,000 spectators and feature the longest straight in Formula One. The circuit will also inaugurate the 2009/10 GP2 Asia series. Saturday’s feature race will make Alexander Rossi […]
Lewis Hamilton tops the first free practice for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Williams confirms engine deal with Cosworth. Fernando Alonso with an emotional goodbye to Renault F1. F1weekly podcast number 387 Motorsports Mondial with Nasir Hameed. Nico Rosberg is leaving Williams looking for a winning car. [audio:http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/mp3.f1weekly.com/podcasts/10-29-09f1weekly387.mp3]